She had a comfortable job with a six-figure salary in a familiar industry, but Taylor Iascone (MS 2017) wasn't happy with where she was. Her gut told her she needed to do more for herself—and for the environment. So Iascone changed course, moving to Denver to pursue a degree from the Burns School of Construction Management and a career in sustainability. As the senior ESG manager at Verdani Partners, she works with companies, investors to decarbonize the built environment. On the Voices of Experience podcast, Iascone reflects on the politicization of ESG, the future of sustainable building and finding the courage to change course.

Table of Contents

1:14 What is ESG?

3:02 Changing careers

7:30 Refusing to settle

10:19 Working at Verdani Partners

11:31 The future of sustainable building

14:10 SEC regulations, preventing greenwashing

18:09 The politicization of ESG

20:45 Advice for starting over

23:13 Finding the right career

27:11 "Follow your instincts"

27:52 Show notes and credits